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What is a Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)?

A tradable, contractual instrument that represents the full suite of attributes of 1 Megawatt-hour of renewable energy generation on the electricity grid. RECs are the sole means to claim usage of grid-connected renewable electricity in the United States, and the compliance instrument for consumption or delivery-based state Renewable Portfolio Standards. Renewable electricity generation and use are tracked through RECs, and so by matching RECs with your electricity supply purchase you are using renewable electricity. A REC represents the environmental benefits of 1 megawatt-hour of renewable electricity that can be paired with electricity. For more information see www.green-e.org/rec

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Why buy green power? You have a choice at mc2.

Like many of our customers, mc2 understands the value of protecting the environment both now and in the future. While no form of electric power generation is completely benign, electricity generated from renewable resources such as solar, wind, geothermal, small and low-impact hydropow­er, and biomass has proved to be environmentally preferable to electricity generated from conventional sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas.1 The mc2Green Option Pricing Plan provides residents and businesses with the opportunity to support clean energy resources.

When you enroll in the Green Option Pricing Plan, mc2 provides you with Green-e Energy Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). Green-e Energy is an independent certification and verification for renewable energy and recognized as the most rigorous and respected consumer protection program for renewable energy in North America. Beyond the environmental benefits, RECs help build a market for renewable electricity, increase energy diversity and security, reduce dependence on foreign energy sources, support domestic economies and create U.S. jobs.1

(1) Guide to Purchasing Green Power. The guide is the product of a cooperative effort between the EPA, the U.S. Department of Energy, the World Resources Institute, and the Center for Resource Solutions.